Clarithromycin recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Clarithromycin since 2015. The latest was reported on 29 Jul 2015. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. American Health Packaging has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls3since 2015
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 29 Jul 2015
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%
Why clarithromycin is recalled
Companies
By year
All clarithromycin recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Clarithromycin Tablets recalled by Wockhardt Usa | Wockhardt Usa | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Clarithromycin tablets, USP 500mg recalled by American Health Packaging | American Health Packaging | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Clarithromycin Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalled by Blenheim Pharmacal | Blenheim Pharmacal | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | IN |
Should you stop taking Clarithromycin?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.